Drew Brees to Appear on Madden NFL 11 Cover

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The Saints quarterback wins the fan voting to be the face of the hallowed series.

By Nate Ahearn

EA Sports announced today that Drew Brees, Super Bowl XLIV MVP and quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, will be featured on the cover of Madden NFL 11, set to hit retailers on Tuesday, August 10. Brees beat out both Reggie Wayne, wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts and Jared Allen, defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings in a fan voting that was sponsored by Doritos. The press release issued by EA Sports also noted that the voting "represents the first in a series of initiatives this year which allow fans to help shape the future of the franchise."

"The Madden NFL franchise holds a special place in popular culture and the cover is a coveted position for players all over the league," said New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. "I'm honored to be the first cover athlete chosen by Madden NFL fans and it's a great way to cap off an amazing year for the Saints and the city of New Orleans."

Voting took place from February 4 thru March 15 and was promoted by limited edition Doritos bags that featured past cover athletes Shaun Alexander, Marshall Faulk, and Eddie George. Brees, having led New Orleans to their first ever Super Bowl victory just a few years after suffering a career threatening injury when playing for the Chargers, was an obvious choice for the Madden cover. Drew has gained popularity outside of the football field as well by contributing his time to helping the city of New Orleans get back on its feet after the devastation brought on by Hurricane Katrina.

"Drew's exceptional performance during the regular season and in Super Bowl XLIV resonated with voters and helped cement his position as the fans' choice to grace the cover of Madden NFL 11," said Todd Sitrin, Group Vice President, EA SPORTS Global Marketing. "Giving fans the power to select this year's Madden NFL cover underscores our commitment to connecting with our fans and giving them opportunities to influence the game."

Madden NFL 11 launches on Tuesday, August 10 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable. Keep an eye out for my hands-on impressions with the game, set to hit the Web on Monday, April 26.